Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the busy season along the Kern River, where thousands of people head to cool off as temperatures rise. But officials warn the river’s inviting appearance can hide dangerous conditions that have claimed hundreds of lives over the years.
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1-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life After Being Found Face Down in West Valley Pool | 12 News
A 1-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being found face down in a pool in Goodyear on May 20, according to the city’s fire department.
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Charges Against Olympic Swimmer and Wife Sensationally Dropped | 9 News Australia
Almost a decade after charges were laid, the long-running fraud case against former Olympic swimmer Neil Brooks and his wife Linda Brooks has been sensationally dropped.
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How to Stay Safe When Swimming This Summer | TODAY
Olympic gold medal-swimmers Rowdy Gaines and Kate Douglass join TODAY to share important lessons in water safety ahead of the summer season. They highlight the benefits of getting children in swim lessons at an early age, break down the importance of alert distraction-free water supervisors, and give tips for pool and beach safety like swimming with buddies and wearing bright swimwear.
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Daniel Diehl vs. Ryan Murphy in 100M Backstroke | 2026 TYR Pro Swim Series Sacramento | USA Swimming
Daniel Diehl wins Men’s 100M Backstroke at the 2026 TYR Pro Swim Series in Sacramento. Ryan Murphy and Blake Tierney take second and third.
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YMCA Officially Opens Robertson Family Aquatic Center | ABC24 Memphis
The YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South held a grand opening Tuesday for the Robertson Family Aquatic Center.
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A Day Inside Florida Swimming: How an NCAA Powerhouse Trains | Unfiltered Waters
In this Day in the Life with Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff and Elizabeth Beisel take you inside a full day with Florida Swimming, stepping back into the grind with one of the top programs in the country.
From early morning alarms and jumping into long course practice with the team, to exploring the brand new athlete dining hall and world-class facilities, this episode gives you a firsthand look at what daily life actually looks like as an NCAA swimmer. Katie and Beisel don’t just watch, they fully jump in. They swim morning practice, go through a full lift with the team, and head back for an intense afternoon session alongside some of the best athletes in the world.
Along the way, you’ll see the structure behind the training, the attention to detail in the weight room, and the mindset it takes to compete at this level. It is a mix of nostalgia, reality, and a reminder of just how demanding the sport truly is, even for Olympians returning to the water.
From 4:45 AM wake-ups to over 10K meters in a single day, this is the full experience. The highs, the fatigue, the team environment, and the moments that make it all worth it.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to train at an elite NCAA program, this is as close as it gets.
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How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham
How do you perform the Heimlich maneuver? Wendy Macias Konstantopoulos, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Mass General Brigham, details the steps of the anti-choking emergency protocol known as the Heimlich maneuver. If you suspect someone is choking, first call for emergency help. The Heimlich maneuver should only be used on someone who can’t talk, breathe, or cough. First, try 5 sharp blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of the hand. If that doesn’t dislodge the airway obstruction, stand behind the choking person and thrust inwards and upwards above the belly button with your fist, where the diaphragm is located. Keep administering 5 back blows and 5 Heimlich abdominal thrusts until help arrives or the person stops choking. Using the Heimlich Maneuver can help save the life of a choking victim.
For more information on how to perform the Heimlich maneuver: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/heimlich-maneuver
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‘Would You Rather?’ With Kylie Masse | No Cap | CBC Sports
Here at The Ready Room we are asking the hard-hitting questions that swim fans want to know. Three-time Olympian Kylie Masse gets real with us on if she would rather permanently have fins for feet, or paddles for hands.